May 10-12, 2018 – Las Vegas

A few testimonials:

“Excellent Conference”Gregg Schubach, MD Pennsylvania

“This was a very comprehensive conference with practical clinical applications; a valuable experience for a breast surgeon. I would highly recommend it to my surgical community.”Heiwon Chung, MD Lehigh Valey Health Network Allentown, PA

“Excellent, Excellent course. Dr. Brenner is a great teacher. Almost every sentence was a valuable ‘pearl.'”Paul Singer, MD Glen Rock, PA

Objectives

Objectives

Course Description

This course provides an integrated full discussion aimed at comprehending the basis and applications of breast imaging in five distinct sessions, using a case based approach supported by evidence-based literature review.

Session 1 will take the attendee through the histopathologic basis for benign and malignant breast disease with imaging correlates. Conventional topics with simplified and novel strategies are presented to both review and advance the practice of mammography and ultrasound.

Session 2 focuses on imaging diagnoses for which surveillance may be reasonable and will emphasize techniques and analytic parameters regarding intervention and tissue diagnosis.

Session 3 will address the critical issues of breast density risk assessment as well as perspectives on supplementary screening such as whole breast ultrasound and tomosynthesis.

Session 4 explores in depth both current and evolving concepts and strategies in MRI interpretation with review of literature and case based presentation.

Session 5 explores the issues of medical legal accountability in interpretation and communication as well as providing strategies to avoid liability.

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

Analyze the histopathologic basis for benign and malignant breast lesions

Analyze more robust and simplified methods of evaluating asymmetries commonly seen at screening and diagnostic settings

1. General radiologists and trainees interested in breast imaging 2. Radiology residents and fellows in training 3. Radiology technologists, nurses and radiology physician assistants 4. Breast surgeons 5. Allied health care professionals who desire to have an update on the state of current imaging as an aid to patient management for diseases of the breast.

Location

Location

The five star, five diamond Wynn Resort is the leader in quality and luxury on the Las Vegas strip. The hotel has also received a Michelin ranking of Five Red Pavilions, and is the only resort in Las Vegas to have received this designation. Rooms features expansive floor space, complete with floor to ceiling windows, separate sitting areas, luxury bedding, and soaking tubs with separate glass enclosed shower. Both towers have their own spas, pools, restaurants, casinos, fitness centers, nightclubs, lounges and shops and guests of either tower can enjoy the amenities of the complete resort. A special rate of $259 per room per night for a Resort Suite has been reserved for our conference participants. This rate is for single or double occupancy and is subject to tax plus a daily resort fee of $25. To receive this special rate, please make your reservation no later than April 9, 2018 at 5pm PST. Rooms at this special rate have been reserved for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out before the cut-off date. Please ask reservations for availability and rates on suites. Don’t be disappointed by waiting too long; reserve your room now ONLINE HERE or by contacting Wynn Room Reservations Department. Phone: 1-866-770-7555 or (702) 770-7000, or Fax: (702) 770- 1571. Please identify yourself as a participant of the CME Science Breast Imaging conference, group code 8CME0217. For more information on the Wynn Las Vegas Resort, please visit their website at www.wynnlasvegas.com or call (702) 770-7000, tollfree 1-888-320-7123.

LAS VEGAS TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION:

Discounts on airfare and car rentals have been arranged for our conference registrants and their guests.

For United Airlines and United Express, and United Codeshare airlines (Lufthansa Airlines, All Nippon Airways), visit www.united.com or call 1-800-426-1122 and use Discount Code: ZZ3U644419. US and Canada flights are 2-5% off discounted economy, business and first class, and 10% off full fare economy, business and first class. International flights are discounted by 5-10%.

For Delta Airlines, Reservations and ticketing are available via www.delta.com. When booking online, select Book A Trip, click on Advanced Search and enter the meeting code NMQKE on the Search Flights page. Reservations may also be made by calling Delta Meeting reservations at 800-328- 1111 Mon-Fri 7am-7pm CDT. *Please note that there is a direct ticketing fee for booking through the reservation number above.

For Alaska Airlines, reservations and ticketing are available via www.alaskaair.com. When booking online, select “Use a Discount Code”, enter in meeting code ECMX057 when prompted. Reservations may also be made by calling Alaska Airlines directly at 800-252-7522. *Please note there is a $15 per person ticket fee for booking through the reservation number above.

For Hertz Rent-A-Car, Call 1-800-654-2240, reference Convention Number use code: 04K20009. To book online click HERE

For Avis, Call 1 (800) 331-1600, reference the course and use AWD code: J906925 To book online click HERE

For Budget, Call 1(800) 842-5628 reference the course and use BCD code: Uo11183. To book online click HERE

Accreditation and CME Certificates

Accreditation and CME Certificates

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and CME Science. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the American Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

LAS VEGAS and HAWAII COURSES: Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Upon successfully completing the post-test and evaluation online, your certificate will be made available immediately. 18.0 of these hours are in Breast Imaging (All 18.0 will count toward mammography hours) 2.00 of these hours are Stereotactic Biopsy 2.00 of these hours are Ultrasound Biopsy 2.00 of these hours are MRI biopsy 4.00 of these hours are MR 2.00 of these hours are Ultrasound 4.00 of these hours are Digital Mammography

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by PIM for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

Earn SAM Credit

Qualified by the American Board of Radiology in meeting the criteria for self-assessment toward the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program. “Breast Imaging from A to Z: How to Read Like (or Better Than!) the Experts” has been qualified by the American Board of Radiology for 8 SAM credits. (Reference #CMED100414-1952).

SAM credits are required for radiologists certified since 2002, and strongly suggested for all radiologists. Due to recent CMS negotiations with the American Board of Radiologist, EVEN radiologists with grandfathered lifetime certification are now encouraged to participate in the MOC process. Specifically, pay for performance incentives–that may evolve into penalties for noncompliance–are being linked to “being in the process of obtaining” MOC. You can contact the ABR for specifics. As an attendee of the Breast Imaging from A to Z course, you are eligible to obtain 8 SAMS credits offered for this course. The process is very simple and will take only a few minutes to complete. At the course, you will be given a website link to go to take the post-course quiz and print out your own SAMs certificate.

Technologists The Las Vegas course has been approved for up to 16.5 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course. The New York course has been approved for up to 15.5 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course. The Hawaii course has been approved for up to 16.5 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course.

Registration Questions? – – Please call (855) 383-7116.
Note: Cancellations received in writing at least four weeks prior will receive a refund less a $100.00 administrative fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time.

Americans with Disabilities Act Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (ie, physical, dietary, etc). Please contact our staff prior to the live event at 650-440-4424 or via email at info@cmescience.com